Adamite and Barite Physical Properties

Adamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

4.48

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

3-3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

BaSO4

Adamite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Barite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Adamite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Adamite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.